Where does UBC stand against other great universities around the world?
Only 30 minutes from the heart of downtown Vancouver, the University of British Columbia holds an international reputation for excellence in advanced research and learning. UBC has grown into one of Canada’s finest universities ranking among the world’s top 40. Measured by any criterion – the intellectual calibre of our students, the quality of faculty teaching and research, the professionalism of our staff – UBC is an outstanding university, and plays a vital role in the cultural, social, and economic development of our region and our country.